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Rachel Corsie
Corsie playing for Scotland in 2014
Personal information
Full name Rachel Louise Corsie[1]
Date of birth (1989-08-17) 17 August 1989 (age 36)[2]
Place of birth Aberdeen, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position Central defender
Youth career
–2006 Stonehaven
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Aberdeen Ladies
2008–2013 Glasgow City 47 (9)
2014 Notts County 13 (0)
2015–2017 Seattle Reign 44 (3)
2015 → Glasgow City (loan)
2018–2020 Utah Royals 43 (1)
2018–2019 → Canberra United (loan) 11 (0)
2020 → Birmingham City (loan) 7 (1)
2021 Kansas City Current 18 (0)
2022–2025 Aston Villa 44 (0)
Total 227+ (14+)
International career
2007–2008 Scotland U19 16 (2)
2009–2025 Scotland 155 (20)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rachel Louise Corsie (born 17 August 1989) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

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Aberdeen Ladies

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Corsie began her career playing for Aberdeen Ladies, where she made her senior debut in 2006.[3]

Glasgow City

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In July 2008, Corsie joined Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Premier League.[4] In her first season with the club she contributed 10 goals as the club won a domestic treble.[5]

In 2012, Corsie made her 100th league appearance for Glasgow City.[6] Of the milestone, head coach Eddie Wolecki Black said, "I think it shows remarkable consistently she has managed to rack up 100 starts for the club in such a short period of time. People tend to forget that Rachel is still only 22 years of age and is continuing to develop as a player."[7]

Notts County

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In 2014, Corsie left Glasgow City for Notts County of the Women's Super League, fulfilling a longstanding desire to play in England's top level.[8]

During her time at the club, she acted as captain and was awarded Supporters Player of the Season and joint Managers Player of the Season alongside Jess Clarke.[9]

In January 2015, it was announced by Notts County that Corsie had chosen not to continue with the club for their forthcoming season.[10]

Seattle Reign FC

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Corsie signed with National Women's Soccer League team Seattle Reign FC in January 2015, joining fellow Scot Kim Little.[11][12] In August, the team won the NWSL Shield.[13]

Loan to Glasgow City

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On 25 September 2015, Corsie re-joined Glasgow City on loan.[14] During her loan spell, she scored in City's 3–1 win over Aberdeen to secure their ninth consecutive SWPL title.[15]

Departure from the Reign

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Corsie was released as a free agent by Seattle in January 2018.[16]

Utah Royals FC/Kansas City

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On 19 March 2018, Corsie signed with Utah Royals FC ahead of the team's inaugural season.[17]

Loan to Canberra United

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In October 2018, Corsie signed with Australian team Canberra United on loan for the 2018-19 W-League season.[18] Prior to the first game of the season, Corsie was named team captain.[19] She played every minute of the season for Canberra, who finished the season in 8th place and did not qualify for the playoffs.[20]

Return to Utah

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During the 2019 NWSL season, Corsie missed several NWSL games due to her participation in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.[21]

She scored her first goal for the Royals on 19 July 2019, helping Utah earn a 2–2 draw against the Portland Thorns.[22]

Loan to Birmingham City

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On 28 August 2020, Corsie signed on loan for Birmingham City until January 2021, missing the fall season of the National Women's Soccer League.[23]

Transfer to Kansas City

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In December 2020, Utah Royals FC ceased operations and was dissolved.[24] Player contracts — including Corsie's — and franchise rights were sold to expansion team Kansas City NWSL (now known as the Kansas City Current).[25] Corsie moved with the team to Kansas City following her return from loan in January 2021.

On 11 August 2021, Corsie signed a two season contract extension with the club, of which she has been named captain.[26]

In January 2022, it was revealed that Kansas City Current had released Corsie in December. She was informed a few days before Christmas by her agent, and described the news as a "surprise".[27]

Aston Villa

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Following her release from the Current, Corsie was signed by WSL club Aston Villa.[28][29]

In October 2024, Corsie underwent knee surgery — her sixth in total and the fifth on her left knee.[30] During her return, she suffered a setback due to calf injury which delayed her reintroduction to the team.[31]

Corsie left Aston Villa upon the conclusion of the 2024–25 season,[32] and soon afterwards announced her retirement from playing.[33][34]

International career

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Corsie (L) chases Sweden's Hanna Folkesson

Youth team

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Corsie captained the Scotland U-19 team to the finals of the 2008 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.[35]

Senior team

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At the 2009 Cyprus Cup, Corsie made her senior debut against France and was selected in all Scotland's games at the tournament.[36]

In March 2011, Corsie captained the team to a 2–0 win over England, a first for Scotland in over 30 years.[37]

In 2017, Scotland qualified for the European Championships for the first time. Corsie was named to the Scotland Team for Euro 2017 and appeared in all three group games for Scotland.[38] On 10 September 2017, Corsie was named the new captain of the Scotland Women's National Team following Gemma Fay's retirement.[39]

Corsie made her 100th international appearance on 12 June 2018, in a 2019 World Cup qualifier against Poland.[40] Scotland won their qualifying group and qualified for the World Cup for the first time ever.[41]

Corsie made her World Cup debut at the 2019 World Cup.[42] She played every minute of Scotland's three group games. Scotland suffered two consecutive 2–1 losses to start the World Cup.[43][44] In their third group match against Argentina, Scotland was leading 3–0 in the 70th minute before conceding three goals. The game would finish in a 3–3 draw, earning Scotland one point and ending their chances of advancing to the knockout round.[45]

In May 2025, it was announced that Corsie would retire following Nations League matches that month against Austria and the Netherlands — her first call-up since July 2024.[46] She retired with 154 international caps.

Media career

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During the men's Euro 2024, Corsie worked as a BBC pundit covering Scotland's matches.[47] In June 2025, Corsie was announced as a BBC pundit for the Women's Euro happening that summer.[48] She joined Sky Sports in September 2025 as an analyst for the broadcaster's WSL coverage.[49] In June 2026, she was announced as a BBC co-commentator for the men's World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.[50]

She has co-hosted a podcast for the BBC alongside former teammate Leanne Critchton.[51]

Personal life

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Corsie's great-grandfather was Aberdeen FC player Donald Colman.[36] She remains an Aberdeen FC supporter.[52]

Corsie is a qualified chartered accountant. She has also earned her UEFA B coaching license.[53]

She is a lesbian.[54] Since 2019, Corsie has been in a relationship with Scottish squash player Lisa Aitken.[55] As of 2024, the couple were engaged to be married.[56]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 May 2025[57]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup UWCL Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Glasgow City 2011 Scottish Women's Premier League 18 6 — 3 2 3 0 24 8
2012 19 3 4 0 3 0 26 3
2013 10 0 — 6 2 16 2
Total 47 9 — 7 2 12 0 66 13
Notts County 2014 Women's Super League 13 0 — 6 1 — 19 1
Glasgow City (loan) 2015 Scottish Women's Premier League — — — 2 0 2 0
Seattle Reign 2015 National Women's Soccer League 18 2 — — — 18 2
2016 12 1 12 1
2017 14 0 14 0
Total 44 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 3
Canberra United (loan) 2018–19 A-League Women 11 0 — — — — — — 11 0
Birmingham City

(loan)

2020–21 Women's Super League 7 1 — — 2 0 — — 9 1
Kansas City Current

(loan)

2021 National Women's Soccer League 18 0 — — 4 0 — — 22 0
Utah Royals 2018 24 0 — — — — — — 24 0
2019 19 1 — — — — — — 19 1
2020 — — — — 5 0 — — 5 0
2021 — — — — — — — — 0 0
Total 43 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 48 1
Aston Villa 2021–22 Women's Super League 6 0 1 0 — — — — 7 0
2022–23 15 0 3 1 4 0 — — 22 1
2023–24 21 0 1 0 5 1 — — 27 1
2024–25 2 — — — — — — — 2 0
Total 44 0 5 1 9 1 0 0 58 2
Career total 227 14 5 1 33 4 2 0 267 19

International appearances

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Scotland statistics accurate as of match played 30 May 2025.[37]
Year Scotland
Apps Goals
2009 11 1
2010 14 3
2011 10 1
2012 13 2
2013 8 2
2014 14 4
2015 10 3
2016 5 0
2017 9 0
2018 9 0
2019 11 0
2020 6 1
2021 9 1
2022 8 1
2023 9 1
2024 8 0
2025 1 0
Total 155 20

International goals

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Key (expand for notes on "international goals" and sorting)
Location Geographic location of the venue where the competition occurred
Sorted by country name first, then by city name
Lineup Start – played entire match
on minute (off player) – substituted on at the minute indicated, and player was substituted off at the same time

off minute (on player) – substituted off at the minute indicated, and player was substituted on at the same time
(c) – captain
Sorted by minutes played

# NumberOfGoals.goalNumber scored by the player in the match (alternate notation to Goal in match)
Min The minute in the match the goal was scored. For list that include caps, blank indicates played in the match but did not score a goal.
Assist/pass The ball was passed by the player, which assisted in scoring the goal. This column depends on the availability and source of this information.
penalty or pk Goal scored on penalty-kick which was awarded due to foul by opponent. (Goals scored in penalty-shoot-out, at the end of a tied match after extra-time, are not included.)
Score The match score after the goal was scored.
Sorted by goal difference, then by goal scored by the player's team
Result The final score.

Sorted by goal difference in the match, then by goal difference in penalty-shoot-out if it is taken, followed by goal scored by the player's team in the match, then by goal scored in the penalty-shoot-out. For matches with identical final scores, match ending in extra-time without penalty-shoot-out is a tougher match, therefore precede matches that ended in regulation

aet The score at the end of extra-time; the match was tied at the end of 90' regulation
pso Penalty-shoot-out score shown in parentheses; the match was tied at the end of extra-time
Green background color – exhibition or closed door international friendly match
Yellow background color – match at an invitational tournament
Red background color – Olympic women's football qualification match
Light-blue background color – FIFA women's world cup qualification match
Pink background color – Olympic women's football tournament
Blue background color – FIFA women's world cup final tournament

NOTE: some keys may not apply for a particular football player


Goal 		Date Location Opponent Result Competition
1. 15 October 2009 The Oval, Belfast  Northern Ireland 5350.03005

3–0

Friendly
2. 27 March 2010 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi  Georgia 5350.03005

3–1

2011 World Cup qualifying
3. 19 June 2010 Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Sofia  Bulgaria 5350.03005

5–0

2011 World Cup qualifying
4. 21 August 2010 Strathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton  Greece 5350.03005

4–1

2011 World Cup qualifying
5. 21 September 2011 Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh  Finland 5350.03005

7–2

Friendly
6. 16 June 2012 Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh  Israel 5350.03005

8–0

2013 UEFA Women's Euro qualifying
7. 21 June 2012 Turners Cross, Cork  Republic of Ireland 5350.03005

1–0

2013 UEFA Women'sEuro qualifying
8. 22 September 2013 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn  Faroe Islands 5350.03005

7–2

2015 World Cup qualifying
9. 26 September 2013 Fir Park, Motherwell  Bosnia and Herzegovina 5350.03005

7–0

2015 World Cup qualifying
10. 3 August 2014 Palmerston Park, Dumfries  Bosnia and Herzegovina 5350.03005

1–1

Friendly
11. 13 September 2014 Estádio do Dr. José de Matos, Viana do Castelo  Portugal 5350.03005

1–1

Friendly
12. 13 September 2014 Fir Park, Motherwell  Faroe Islands
5650.06005

9–0

2015 World Cup qualifying
13.
14. 23 October 2015 Fir Park, Motherwell  Belarus 5350.03005

7–0

UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying
15. 27 October 2015 FFM Training Centre, Skopje  North Macedonia
5650.06005

4–1

UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying
16.
17. 23 October 2020 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh  Albania 5350.03005

3–0

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying
18. 22 October 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow  Hungary
5650.06005

2–1

2023 World Cup qualifying
19. 6 September 2022 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn  Faroe Islands
5650.06005

6–0

2023 World Cup qualifying
20. 18 February 2023 Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar  Philippines 5350.03005

2–1

2023 Pinatar Cup

Honours

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Glasgow City[58]

Seattle Reign

Individual

  • Kat Lindner Award for Outstanding Academic and Athletic Achievement (SWF Awards): 2019[59][60]

Scotland

See also

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